Saldula opiparia
Drake & Hottes, 1955
Saldula opiparia is a of shore bug in the Saldidae, described by Drake & Hottes in 1955. It belongs to a of small predatory true bugs commonly found in moist near water. The species has been recorded in North America and Middle America. Like other Saldidae, it is likely associated with shoreline or riparian environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saldula opiparia: //sælˈduːlə oʊˈpɪˌpeəriə//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific locality details are limited in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Saldula pallipesA widespread Saldula with overlapping distribution; morphological comparison of genitalia and coloration patterns would be required for definitive separation.
- Saldula saltatoriaAnother common shore bug in the same ; subtle differences in pronotal pattern and male genitalia structure are used to distinguish within Saldula.